Fire Service Instructor: Principles and Practice

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) are pleased to bring you Fire Service Instructor: Principles and Practice, a new training program developed to meet and exceed the Fire Instructor I and II levels of the 2007 Edition of NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. The textbook, which utilizes a clear, concise, and user-friendly writing style to simplify material for students, is the core of an integrated teaching and learning system that thoroughly supports instructors and prepares students for the job. Some features of Fire Service Instructor: Principles and Practice include: A case-based approach to learning in order to encourage critical thinking. Coverage of Fire Instructor I and II level material from the 2007 Edition of NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. In order to eliminate redundancy and to provide a solid foundation on how Fire Instructor I and II personal can work together and understand the responsibilities of one another, Fire Instructor I and II level material is combined in each chapter. Extensive discussion of today s best practices and the latest technology-based learning resources, including the use of various software applications, web-based learning tools, and teaching within blended learning environments. Examples of forms and sample policies are found in each chapter. These examples provide the reader access to time-saving tools to instantly apply what they have just learned. Tips on how to incorporate current fire service initiatives such as the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and the National Fallen Fire Fighter Foundation s 16 Fire Fighter Life Safety Initiatives. Fire Service Instructor: Principles and Practice is not only designed to help students meet the requirements to become a fire instructor, but also to empower them to become great educators within the fire and emergency services.